As production manager for Thompson Manufacturing, Sheila Stephens has the final authority to approve the hiring of any new supervisors who work for her. The human resource manager performs the initial screening of all prospective supervisors and then sends the most likely candidates to Sheila for interviews. One day recently, Sheila received a call from Pete Peterson, the human resource manager: Sheila, I've just spoken to a young man who may be just who you are looking for to fill the final line supervisor position.
He has some good work experience and appears to have his head screwed on straight. He is here right now and available if you could possibly see him. Sheila hesitated a moment before answering. Gee, Pete she said, I'm certainly busy today, but I'll try to squeeze him in. Send him on down. A moment later Allen Guthrie, the applicant, arrived at Sheila's office and introduced herself. Come on in, Allen,said Sheila. I'll be right with you after I make a few phone calls. Fifteen minutes later Sheila finished the calls and began talking with Allen.
Sheila was quite impressed. After a few minutes Sheilas door opened and a supervisor yelled, We have a small problem on line one and need your help. Sheila stood up and said, Excuse me a minute, Allen. Ten minutes later Sheila returned, and the conversation continued for ten more minutes before a series of phone calls again interrupted the pair. The same pattern of interruptions continued for the next hour. Finally, Allen looked at his watch and said, Im sorry, Mrs. Stephens, but I have to pick up my wife.Sure thing, Allen,Sheila said as the phone rang again. Call me later today.
QUESTIONS
1-What is the main problem in this case study and what is the subprobkem ?
2-what is the adavantagses and disadvantages if she Hire or not hire after meeting like that ?
3- what is the best choice she have to take in this situation?
4-.What should Sheila have done to avoid interviews like this one?